Cab Users to Pay More as Online Drivers Announce 1.5x Fare Hike
Kenyans who prefer using online cabs are to experience a fare hike after EPRA announced an increase in fuel prices across the country...
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Online cab fares in Kenya are set to increase significantly after drivers announced a new pricing structure. The Organization of Online Drivers (OOD) is implementing a 1.5X fare multiplier, which will substantially raise minimum charges.
- The minimum fare will rise from Ksh220 to approximately Ksh330, a 50 per cent increase.
- The directive comes from the Organization of Online Drivers (OOD), led by its chairman.
- This change, effective from midnight on Wednesday, August 15, is attributed to rising operational costs like fuel prices and maintenance.
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Online Cab Drivers Announce 1.5x Fare Hike Following Fuel Price Surge - April 2026
Online cab fares in Kenya are set to increase significantly after drivers announced a new pricing structure. The Organization of Online Drivers (OOD) is implementing a 1.5X fare multiplier, which will substantially raise minimum charges. At the same time, commuters in Nairobi are facing surprise fare increases on electric buses following a recent fuel price hike, despite the vehicles not using petrol or diesel. Meanwhile, commuters across Kenya are experiencing immediate difficulties as transport fares have been increased following a surge in fuel prices that took effect at midnight Tuesday.
